Gas Distribution Field Technician – Install, Inspect & Respond

Delta Utilities; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Utilities is seeking a Service Technician to support the installation, repair, and maintenance of natural gas distribution facilities in the Laurel, MS area.

You will perform gas service initiation, leak investigations, line locating, meter readings, and load surveys while documenting work orders. This role requires travel up to 75% and offers a company vehicle, with safety and field readiness as core expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required for Service Tech I; 2+ years for Tech II; 5+ years for Tech III.
• Willingness to travel 50-75% of workdays within Mississippi territory.

Responsibilities

• Initiates gas service and performs leak investigations and repairs.
• Locates gas lines.
• Reads gas meters.
• Conducts load surveys.
• Completes work orders in system for documentation.
• Serves as First Responder in emergency situations.
• Conducts Cathodic Protection system monitoring activities.
• Conducts odorization activities.

Skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Collaboration

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Delta Utilities is seeking a Service Technician to support the installation, repair, and maintenance of natural gas distribution facilities in the Laurel, MS area.

You will perform gas service initiation, leak investigations, line locating, meter readings, and load surveys while documenting work orders. This role requires travel up to 75% and offers a company vehicle, with safety and field readiness as core expectations.